Clerk of Works, and Quantity Surveyor

Clerk of Works (1 Post)
Asst.Quantity Surveyor (1 Post)

A leading construction company wishes to recruit as above to be based in Eldoret. He or she should;

• Have a diploma in Building and Construction or Diploma in Quantity Surveying from recognized institutions.
• Have score of C+ in form four
• Self driven, result orientated and focused
• Work under pressure with minimal supervision
• At least 3 years working experience in a busy firm
• Be able to carry out quality control works
• Aged between 25-45 years.

If you can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, current remuneration level, e-mail and daytime telephone contacts, to reach us on or before 17th August 2012.

Address your application to:
The Director
P.O. Box 5855 - 30100
Eldoret
Email: eldorotsa@yahoo.com

Directors

Applications for Positions of Directors for Western Water Services Company Limited

Lake Victoria North Water Services Board (LVNWSB) is a state corporation established under section 51 of the Water Act 2002. 

It is in the process of recruiting a water service provider as its agent for water and sewerage services provision within Kakamega, Mumias, Butere, Nambale and Busia towns. 

Western Water Services Company Ltd has expressed interest in being contracted and has complied with the corporate governance guidelines issued by Water Services Regulatory Board.

Pursuant to section 4.2.4 of the Corporate Governance Guidelines, Lake Victoria North Water Services Board, on behalf of Western Water Services Company Limited, is inviting applications from interested and qualified persons wishing to represent following stakeholder groups in the Board of Western Water Services Company Limited;

1. Two (2) members from the business and manufacturing community nominated by their bodies.
2. One (1) local professional nominated by respective professional organization.
3. One (1) representative nominated by respective resident organizations.
4. One (1) member from a women organization nominated from their bodies.

NB: The successful candidates together with four (4) nominees from the Municipal/Town councils of Kakamage, Mumias, Busia and Nambale will constitute the full Board of Directors for the Company.
To be eligible for consideration, the applicant must be:

1. Literate and numerate to at least O level.
2. Demonstrate experience and acumen in a business or any profession of at least 7 years.
3. Demonstrate participation in local development initiatives.
4. Have experience as change management agent.
5. A resident of the area served by the company
6. Must meet the requirement of Chapter 6 of the constitution

Note:

1. Suppliers or other trading associates of the company cannot become directors of the company.
2. Persons in current professional or social relationships with directors of the company cannot become directors in the company.

Interested persons should submit their applications and curriculum vitae (CV) indicating the stakeholder group and service area to which they belong. 

The application should be submitted in plain and sealed envelope marked “Application for Directorship for Western Water Services Company Ltd” to reach the undersigned on or before 21st August 2012 by close of business.

The Selection Committee,
Western Water Services Company Limited
P.O. Box 673 – 50100, Kakamega,
Tel: 056 – 31552

Volunteers To Serve As Members Of Water Action Groups

Water Services Regulatory Board
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The deadline for receiving applications is 13th August, 2012.

Please note that service in WAGs is purely voluntary and will not be salaried. However, some relevant costs incurred in undertaking the functions will be re-imbursed.

Inviting Volunteers To Serve As Members Of Water Action Groups

The Water Services Regulatory Board (Wasreb) is a statutory body established through the Water Act 2002 and is charged with setting rules and enforcing standards that guide the sector towards ensuring that consumers are protected and have access to efficient, adequate, affordable and sustainable services.

Acknowledging a need for strengthening participation and empowerment of consumers in realizing their human right to water and sanitation, Wasreb seeks to work with suitable citizens who will be charged with facilitating effective consumer engagement in water services. This is with a view to improving water service delivery to Kenyans.

Serving under structures to be referred to as Water Action Groups (WAGs), successful candidates will be expected to discharge the following functions:

• Assist Wasreb, Water Services Boards (WSBs) and Water Service Providers (WSPs) in providing information on water services and in building consumer awareness on institutional mandates in service delivery
• Sensitize consumers on their rights and responsibilities
• Channel bottom-up feedback to WSPs, WSBs, and Wasreb on access to water services, service quality and consumer orientation
• Facilitate consumer participation in decisions related to water services
• Serve as a negotiation partner for WSPs and WSBs in following up unresolved and longstanding consumer complaints and facilitating conflict resolution between WSPs/WSBs and consumers
• Assist WSPs in detecting and tackling unlawful behaviour of consumers
• Support Wasreb in the monitoring of compliance of WSPs and WSBs with service standards/benchmarks through a better information flow from the grassroots level
• Provide linkages between water sector institutions and consumers, residents associations, civil society, community based organizations, faith based groups and other groupings within the community
• Compile quarterly work plans and budgets and submit periodic reports to WSPs, WSBs and Wasreb.

Water Action Group members will be trained to be able to effectively discharge their functions.

Applications are solicited from persons meeting the following criteria:

• Be a resident in the service area of the respective WSP
• Be willing and available to serve on voluntary basis and undergo training;
• Have a regular source of income;
• Not be an office holder of a political party or a relative of current staff members of the WSP, WSB or Wasreb;
• Not have any business interests in his/her dealings with the WSP/WSB;
• Have no criminal record and provide a certificate of good conduct;
• Be of adult age and a mature person;
• Have a good record of paying utility bills if connected to the water and sewerage network. If not connected, have a letter of introduction from the area chief;
• Provide a credible reference indicating that she/he is of sociable character and able to interact constructively with people of different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds;
• Have some knowledge on the water and sanitation sector;
• Have as a minimum an O-level certification;
• Be computer literate;
• Be preferably a member of reputable, registered and active Resident Association or Community Based Organization (CBO) or be proposed by the same;

Female applicants and people with special needs are encouraged to apply. Members of Previous Water Action Groups may also apply.

Applications should be channeled to the address in the area the volunteer resides and is willing to serve. Please send your application and CV to one of the preferred addresses below:

Applicants for Nairobi
(Area served by Nairobi Water Company)
The Chief Executive Officer
Athi Water Services Board
P.O. Box 45283-00100 Nairobi

Applicants for Kakamega
(Area Served by Kakamega/Busia Water Supply)
The Chief Executive Officer
Lake Victoria North Water Services Board
P.O. Box 673-50100 Kakamega

Applicants Kisumu
(Area Served by Kisumu Water Company)
The Chief Executive Officer
Lake Victoria South Water Services Board
P.O. Box 3325 Kisumu

Applicants for Mombasa
(Area Served by Mombasa Water Company)
The Chief Executive Officer
Coast Water Services Board
P.O. Box 90417-80100 Mombasa

Applicants for Garissa
(Area Served by Garissa Water Company)
The Chief Executive Officer
Northern Water Services Board
P.O. Box 495-70100 Garissa

Applicants for Embu
(Area Served by Embu Water Company)
The Chief Executive Officer
Tana Water Services Board
P.O. Box 1292 Nyeri.

Applicants for Nakuru
(Area Served by Nakuru Urban Water Company)
The Chief Executive Officer
Rift Valley Water Services Board
P.O. Box 2451 Nakuru.

Applicants for Athi River
(Area Served by Mavoko Water Company)
The Chief Executive Officer
Tanathi Water Services Board
KIDP Building ,Kalawa Road,
Private Bag, Kitui.

The deadline for receiving applications is 13th August, 2012.

Please note that service in WAGs is purely voluntary and will not be salaried. However, some relevant costs incurred in undertaking the functions will be re-imbursed.

ICT Sales & Marketing Representative, and Customer Service Assistant

We are an ICT based company located in Nairobi with the following vacancies that we wish to fill in.

Sales And Marketing Representative 

(1 Position)

Roles and responsibilities

• Identifying new markets and business opportunities.
• Maintaining and developing relationships with new and existing customers.
• Visiting potential customers for new business within and out of town.
• Negotiating the terms of an agreement and closing sales.
• Gathering market and customer information and providing feedback on client preferences.
• Advising the company management  on forthcoming product developments.
• Recording sales and order information and sending copies to the sales office.
• Reviewing your own sales performance and that of the entire team, aiming to meet or exceed targets.

Skills required

• Vibrant personality
• The ability and desire to sell.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong industry awareness.
• A high degree of self-motivation and drive.
• A confident and determined approach.
• Resilience and the ability to cope with rejection.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• The capacity to flourish in a competitive environment.

Job Specifications

• A minimum of a degree in Sales and marketing or experience in a related field
• Minimum of 3 year experience in sales Management.
• Experience in selling ICT product
• Ability to drive sales
• Must have a strong prospecting skills

Customer Service Assistant

(1 Position)

Roles and responsibilities

• Daily interaction with customers both face to face and on phone.
• Attending to all customer queries either by telephone , face to face or by mail
• Handling and resolving all customer complaints in liaison with the customer service supervisor.
• Follow up on customer management issues
• Communicating and coordinating with the other internal departments
• Handling front office desk & all its activities.
• Communicating to bank representatives on financed clients.
• Assisting clients with demos where necessary
• Skills required
• Degree in PR or any other relevant qualification
• Excellent presentation & communication skills
• Must have a presentable personality
• Friendly & with outstanding people skills
• Must have excellent computer skills.

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the email subject to smartpersonnel@yahoo.com by COB 11/09/11.

Please indicate current or last salary.
only shortlisted candidates will be contacted